2015 Kia Sorento airbags problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 3, 2026119,000 miILAirbags

   The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an Auto Zone auto parts store. The contact was notified of an open recall. The dealer was made aware of the failure by phone. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was previously involved…

   NHTSA complaint #11761836 · source
2. Filed Jan 6, 2024ALAirbags

   Turned the steering wheel to the right, and the airbag warning light came on. It’s a safety issue that needs to be addressed. If I’m ever in an accident will it deploy? This is ridiculous. Waiting to get an appointment with the dealership.

   NHTSA complaint #11563937 · source
3. Filed Dec 6, 202396,000 miCAAirbagsEngineSeats & Seat Belts

   The contact's mother owns a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing an abnormal oil consumption. The contact stated that the vehicle consumed three quarts of oil after driving 367 miles. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the vehicle could be experiencing an internal oil leak. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where an oil consumption test was…

   NHTSA complaint #11558825 · source
4. Filed Jan 16, 2023GAAirbags

   2015 Kia Sorento - Airbag light came on. Mechanic diagnosed as a faulty clock spring assembly. Checked Carfax for recalls and nothing came up with his error code, however, there IS a recall for 2011-2015 Sorento Airbag Clock Spring Assembly. The same repair, but not coming up for my VIN #. Cost of repair is $$$$ out of pocket.

   NHTSA complaint #11502001 · source
5. Filed Aug 19, 2022FLAirbagsTransmission & DrivetrainVisibility & Wipers

   Airbag lights remain on regardless of what’s in the passenger seat. Engine smells like burning metal when driven longer than 15minutes. Ticking noises when the steering wheel is turned. Acceleration issues Vehicle lags when initially starting after being off for hours. Mechanics have looked at them KIA dealership WONT assist.

   NHTSA complaint #11480113 · source
6. Filed Jun 19, 2022ORAirbagsElectrical SystemEngine

   My car first off is a LEMON Kia has dragged me along from the beginning. My engine was replaced due to a smoke fire no flames they have yet to take blame for it and had my car for a month in the shop and wouldn't tell me anything they still don't admit it was a car fire but I know it was I had witnesses trying to pull me out of the vehicle which I had towed to kia. Before that happened I took it in twice letting them know I had shortage problems with my lights turning off…

   NHTSA complaint #11469993 · source
7. Filed Feb 15, 2022PAAirbags

   My airbag came on in my 2015 KIA. It is a tension airbag, I believe. It won't go off. There are recalls in every other year but 2015. It is the same recall as the other years.

   NHTSA complaint #11452117 · source
8. Filed Jan 10, 2022100,000 miALAirbags

   The contact owns a 2015 Kia Sorento. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated, and the front passenger's side air bag was turned off. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11446903 · source
9. Filed Dec 28, 2021NYAirbags

   Since the beginning of November, 2021, without incidence or prior warning, the airbag warning light came on when the vehicle is started and stays on the entire time the vehicle is on. The vehicle was brought to a KIA dealership on November 18th to diagnose the issue under extended 15 year warranty for two airbag recalls (one for clock spring and the other for ODS sensor). The diagnosis determined that the clock spring and ODS sensor were not causing the warning light to…

   NHTSA complaint #11445238 · source
10. Filed Jan 31, 202188,000 miOHAirbagsOther / Unknown

    My car shows airbag signal however i never involve in any kind of accident and also when i turn on ac it blow hot air and my backup camera not working

    NHTSA complaint #11390886 · source
11. Filed Dec 17, 202069,000 miTXCrash2 injuredTowedAirbags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia sorento. The contact stated that he was stopped at a stop sign. Another vehicle made a very wide turn and crashed at 60 mph into the driver's side between the driver and passenger doors. None of the air bags deployed with the collision. A police report was filed. The contact and his son were taken to hospital latter on. The contact had whiplash and had a headache and his infant son had a swollen face from hitting the side of his car seat with…

    NHTSA complaint #11383959 · source
12. Filed Oct 7, 2020CAAirbagsEngineOther / Unknown

    Our kia sorrento has the metal shavings in the oil passage which has caused the entire engine to fail at $50k miles. There is a kia recall for this issue; however, kia is refusing to cover the cost because our vehicle vin is not part of the specific recall. The estimated cost for repair is $8k, plus our out of pocket costs for renting a call. We also had issues with the car that required air conditioner repair and replacement of the entire center console, but are not sure if…

    NHTSA complaint #11363267 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology